Aerodynamics
What term describes the shape of a wing designed to produce lift?
Airfoil
What cloud type is typically thin, wispy, and found at high altitudes?
Cirrus
What does the compass primarily indicate?
Magnetic Heading
What is the minimum age to earn a private pilot certificate?
17
What aviation fuel type is commonly blue in color and used in many piston-engine aircraft?
100 LL or Avgas
What type of drag increases dramatically at high angles of attack?
Induced Drag
What weather condition occurs when temperature increases with altitude instead of decreasing?
Temperature Inversion
What airport information publication contains runway lengths, frequencies, and services?
Chart Supplement
What does ATC stand for?
Air Traffic Control
What instrument shows engine revolutions per minute?
Tachometer
What control surface changes the lift produced by a wing?
Flaps
What weather report warns pilots of hazardous weather such as severe turbulence or icing?
SIGMET
What is the term for the planned direction of flight measured in degrees?
Course
What class of medical certificate is commonly required for private pilots?
Third Class
What color arc on the airspeed indicator represents the normal operating range?
Green Arc
What axis runs from wingtip to wingtip?
Lateral Axis
What hazardous condition can form when flying through visible moisture in freezing temperatures?
Structural Icing
What does true course reference?
True North
What is the speed limit below 10,000 feet MSL unless otherwise authorized?
250 knots
What is the purpose of the pitot tube?
To measure ram air pressure for airspeed indication
What maneuver occurs when the aircraft is banked and opposite rudder is applied to increase drag and lose altitude without increasing airspeed?
Forward Slip
What atmospheric condition often creates poor aircraft performance on hot days?
High Density Altitude
What GPS enhancement system improves navigation accuracy and supports precision-like approaches?
WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System)
What FAA-required inspection must be completed every 12 calendar months for most general aviation aircraft?
What engine condition can occur if the fuel-air mixture becomes too lean and causes excessive heat and possible engine damage?
Detonation